02 Mar 2026

Automated vs Manual Pen Testing: Why the Debate Is Wrong

Rootshell Security Stand: 5P21
Shaun Peapell, VP of Global Threat Services

In this video, Shaun Peapell, VP of Global Threat Services at Rootshell Security, breaks down the real difference between automated and manual penetration testing — and why treating them as competitors is a mistake. Too often, organisations are told they must choose automation or human-led testing. Shaun explains why effective security requires both, and how attackers exploit the gaps when testing becomes one-dimensional.

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